Nagesh & M. Karnan Movies Together List — 2 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-07-13 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
Nagesh and M. Karnan appeared together in 2 Tamil films between 1970 and 1972. Films span Kalam Vellum (1970) through Ganga (1972).
The Nagesh & M. Karnan partnership
From Kalam Vellum (1970) to Ganga (1972). The ran closed with Ganga in 1972. It started with Kalam Vellum (1970).
2 films across 1 decade
- Kalam Vellum0
- Ganga0
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
2 films across 2 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Tamil being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
When they first worked together, Nagesh had 111 films behind them; M. Karnan had 1. After Ganga, Nagesh kept going for 122 more films; M. Karnan stepped back.
Before Kalam Vellum, Nagesh had starred in 111 films, including Thiruvilaiyadal (1965) and Major Chandrakanth (1966).
After Ganga, Nagesh went on to appear in 122 more films, including Sila Nerangalil Sila Manithargal (1976) and Apoorva Raagangal (1975).
Before Kalam Vellum, M. Karnan had directed 1 film, including Saradha (1962).
After Ganga, M. Karnan went on to direct 10 more films, including Polladhavan (1980) and Enga Pattan Sothu (1975).
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of Nagesh & M. Karnan's professional partnership
Actors and musicians who worked on most of their films
Jaishankar is the through-line — cast on 2 of their 2 films.
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